Level 2 Trowel Occupations (Construction) Course in Paignton. Classes run at South Devon College. This is a fast-track assessment route for experienced tradespeople in bricklaying or other trowel-based roles. It runs over one week, part-time during the day. The level 2 trowel occupations (construction) qualification is designed for those with at least five years of hands-on industry experience. It gives you a recognised trowel occupations (construction) certificate to support career progression or apply for a Blue CSCS Skilled Worker card.
Who this course is for
The NOCN EWPA for Trowel Occupations is a fast-track assessment route designed for experienced tradespeople working in bricklaying or other trowel-based roles. It offers skilled workers the opportunity to gain a Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Trowel Occupations (Construction) without the need for classroom attendance. If you have at least five years of hands-on industry experience and want to achieve a recognised qualification to support your career progression or apply for the Blue CSCS Skilled Worker Card, this practical assessment route is ideal.This course is best suited to individuals who have been working in the trade for five years or more, with solid, verifiable experience on-site. It’s tailored for bricklayers, blocklayers, or those involved in similar trowel-based work who are already confident in their skills and are simply looking to get formally assessed and certified without lengthy training commitments.The process begins with a pre-assessment interview to confirm your eligibility and discuss your experience. If suitable, you’ll be invited to complete a one-day practical assessment at our approved centre, where you’ll demonstrate your competence across key tasks relevant to trowel occupations. In addition to the hands-on work, you'll take part in a professional discussion and answer a set of knowledge-based questions to evidence your understanding of health and safety, working practices, and technical knowledge. Our assessors will gather all required evidence during the assessment to build your NVQ portfolio.Upon successful completion, you’ll be awarded the Level 2 NVQ, which can be used to apply for your Blue CSCS Card—giving you the recognition and access you need to work confidently and legally on construction sites across the UK.
What you will learn
You'll demonstrate competence in bricklaying techniques and trowel-based construction work.
You'll show knowledge of materials, tools, and equipment used in trowel occupations.
You'll evidence your ability to work safely and follow health and safety requirements on site.
You'll demonstrate how to interpret drawings, specifications, and work instructions.
You'll show competence in setting out and building to required standards and tolerances.
How you will learn
Assessment is based on evidence of your existing skills and experience rather than taught classroom sessions. You'll build a portfolio of evidence drawn from your work in the industry. An assessor will observe you working and review your portfolio to confirm competence against the NVQ standards. The one-week attendance at South Devon College supports the assessment process.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. South Devon College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Bricklayer. How to become a bricklayer with a recognised Level 2 NVQ.
Trowel operative. Skilled site work across residential and commercial projects.
Masonry worker. Stonework, blockwork, and decorative brickwork roles.
Self-employed bricklayer. Work independently with a CSCS blue card behind you.
Construction site operative. Progress into supervisory roles with NVQ evidence.
What you could study next
Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Bricklaying. The next step for bricklayers moving into senior or supervisory site roles.
CSCS Blue Skilled Worker Card. Not a qualification, but the Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Trowel Occupations (Construction) is the qualification required to apply for it.
Level 3 Award in Education and Training. An option if you want to move into training or assessing others in the trade.
